classes at SilverWorks

 

Discover the amazing creative versatility of PMC (precious metal clay). Students complete 3 or more pieces of jewelry while learning the basics of rolling, sculpting, stamping, and firing. Watch your clay creation become a beautiful piece of Sterling Silver Jewelry. No experience necessary. Originality is encouraged.


Sterling Silver Clay  $225

Project 1: Earrings or Pendant

learning objectives:

• rolling a thickness of clay

• applying a texture with an organic or stock material

  1. •using slip to make connections

  2. •carving a dry clay


Project 2: Ring (optional)

learning objectives:

• rolling a thickness of clay

• applying a texture with an organic or stock material

• using slip to make connections


Project 3: Ring, Earrings, or Pendant

learning objectives:

  1. •shaping and refining a bezel for adding stones

  2. •embedding stones in your design


Principles of bonding, shrinkage, and firing will be explained. Fire resistant gemstones will also be addressed.


Material Fee: approximately $75

includes 25g of Sterling PMC & gemstones